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H-E-B recalls Asian Ready-to-Eat by FDA

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:40 +0800

US-based supermarket chain H-E-B is voluntarily recalling certain Asian Ready-to-Eat meals due to the possibility of undercooked chicken in those meals, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Although there have been no confirmed illnesses reported related to this recall, according to the agency, undercooked chicken has the potential to be contaminated with salmonella.

This recall affects 19 Ready-to-Eat entrées and meals sold in 40 stores in Texas including one store in Houston. The product was available at the Grab 'N Go section in H-E-B Delis. The products were available in a 4 ounce, 8 ounce, 12 ounce, 24 ounce black plastic containers with a clear lid, single serve sizes and to-go containers and include the following products.

FDA noted that any product sold prior to 3 May 2012 is affected and should be returned to any H-E-B store for a full refund.

The problem was identified following the consumer complaint about the possibility of undercooked chicken in one of the meals.

Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with salmonella generally experience fever, diarrhea , nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

Alfalfa Sprouts Recalled in Ohio Due to Listeria Risk

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:38 +0800

The contamination was discovered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture while collecting and testing samples under the United States Department of Agriculture's Microbiological Data Program.

According to the company, no illnesses have been reported to date.

All alfalfa sprouts produced by Cleveland Beansprouts are being recalled. There are no lot codes or any other identifier on the product.

The alfalfa sprouts were distributed only in Ohio.

Consumers who have purchased alfalfa sprouts produced by Cleveland Beansprout should discard them.

Mace With Unlabeled Sulfites, Unapproved Dyes Recalled

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:37 +0800

Fatima Brothers of Maspeth, NY is recalling Shad Javantri (whole mace) because it contains undeclared sulfites as well as unapproved dyes Rhodamine B (Basic Violet 10) and Malachite Green (Basic Green 4) and undeclared allowed color FD&C Yellow #5.

The recalled whole mace comes in an uncoded 3.5 oz plastic bag and was sold in New York City.

Routine sampling by New York State Department of Agriculture & Market food inspector and subsequent analysis of the product by Food Laboratory personnel detected the problems.

The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites.

No adverse reactions have been reported.

Consumers may return the recalled whole mace to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Moratorium on desinewed meat

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:35 +0800

The UK has been required to change the process by which a very small part of its meat processing industry removes meat from animal bones.

The European Commission has asked that a moratorium is put in place on the production of 'desinewed meat' (DSM) from cows and sheep. Desinewed meat is produced using a low pressure technique to remove meat from animal bones. The product closely resembles minced meat.

The DSM process has been used in the UK since the mid-1990s. UK producers have told us that DSM is also exported by other EU countries such as Germany, the Netherlands and Spain.

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is clear that there is no evidence of any risk to human health from eating meat produced from the low-pressure DSM technique. There is no greater risk from eating this sort of produce than any other piece of meat or meat product. The European Commission has informed us today they do not consider this to be an identified public health concern.

However, the European Commission has decided that DSM does not comply with European Union single market legislation and has therefore required the UK to impose a moratorium on producing meat products from the bones of cows and sheep using DSM by the end of April. If the UK were not to comply with the Commission’s ruling it would risk a ban on the export of UK meat products, which would have a devastating impact on the UK food industry.

The DSM process may still be used to remove meat from poultry and pigs, but it must now be classed and specifically labelled as 'Mechanically Separated Meat' (MSM), and not simply as 'meat preparation'.

Australian spice mixes recalled over Salmonella fear

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:34 +0800

The recalled products are:

• Coriander Ground

• Almond Dukkah

• Dukka Pistachio

• Kofta Bahari

• Kabse Mix

• Dolma Bahari

• Shawarma

• Ras El Hanoot

• Harissa

• Lebanese 7 Spices

• Biryani

• 50g resealable bag

• 70g plastic jar

• 50g resealable bag

• 100g glass jar

• 60g resealable bag

• 50g resealable bag

• 60g resealable bag

Most persons infected with Salmonella develop diarrhoea, fever, and abdominal cramps 12 to 72 hours after infection. However, in certain cases, the diarrhoea may be so severe that the patient needs to be hospitalized. In these patients, the Salmonella infection may spread from the intestines to the blood stream, and then to other body sites and can cause death unless these patients are treated promptly with antibiotics.

The recall applies to resealable bags with the date marking ‘Best Before’ December 2015 and jars with ‘Best Before’ 12\2015.

Consumers should not consume these products. Consumers can return the products to the place of purchase for a refund.

Expanded food safety-related records access will 'weed out' uncooperative firms - SGS

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:33 +0800

Under the interim ruling, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be allowed extended access to food firm records beyond those relating to specific suspect food articles if it believes that other products are likely to be affected in a similar manner.

Food testing firm SGS food technologist Jim Cook told FoodQualityNews.com that the expanded access to industry records will only improve food safety management in the US.

“It’s basically going to weed out those companies that have not cooperated in the past and it should reduce the length of a foodborne outbreak, reduce the time frame that it takes to recall a product, which in the end will help all of the industry,” said Cook.

The amendment, which took effect from 1 March 2012, is the FDA’s latest step in implementing the Food Safety Modernisation Act (FSMA).

According to the FDA, the expanded access will bring food firm record keeping in-line with its access to records and boost its ability to prevent potentially harmful food entering the market and reaching consumers.

Japanese green tea leaves sample with low radioactivity levels detected

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:32 +0800

Issue Date	2012-04-03
Source of Information	The Centre for Food Safety (CFS)
Food Product	Green tea leaves
Product name and Description	Product details are as follows: Product name: Tokan Maruko Yabuk Ta Ban Cha (Green Tea) Manufacturer: Ochano Maruko Co. Ltd Place of origin: Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan Packing size: 400 grams Best before date: July 29, 2012 The picture shows the green tea leaves product “Tokan Maruko Yabuk Ta Ban Cha (Green Tea)”
Reason For Issuing Alert	A green tea leaves sample, imported from Japan and collected from a local retail outlet during surveillance, was detected with low radioactivity levels, but did not exceed the guideline levels of the Codex Alimentarius Commission
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety	- As a precautionary measure, the CFS has contacted the local importer/retailer. - The CFS will closely monitor information from Japan as well as the radiation testing results of Japanese food products in Hong Kong and elsewhere, making reference to the recommendations of international authorities.
Advice to the Trade	- The vendor concerned has voluntarily suspended sale, initiated a free exchange of the affected batch of the product, and set up a telephone hotline.
Advice to Consumers	The total internal dose for radioactive substances from consuming the green tea leaves sample for one year is far less than the radiation dose received during a chest X-ray examination and would not pose adverse health effects. But if people are worried, they may choose not to consume the affected batch of the product.
Further Information	Consumers may enquire about the exchange arrangement by calling the vendor’s telephone hotline during office hours: 2885 0331 Visit the CFS website (www.cfs.gov.hk) for the surveillance results on Japanese food products The CFS press release

Centre for Food Safety
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
2012-04-03

Contaminated Dog Food Caught by State and Federal Programs

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:31 +0800

Several brands of Diamond Pet Foods dry dog food manufactured at a single South Carolina facility have tested positive for Salmonella Infantis, a rare strain that has infected at least 14 people and hospitalized at least five. The individuals contracted the illnesses either through handling the tainted kibble or having contact with a dog that had eaten it.

"This is a great case study on how animal feed safety and human health are connected," said Jennifer Holton, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD).

The connection between the dog food and the human Salmonella Infantis illnesses first arose after the rare Salmonella strain was discovered in an unopened bag of Diamond Pet Foods kibble during routine retail sampling by the MDARD on April 2.

Knowing the genetic fingerprint of the Salmonella, the CDC consulted PulseNet, its online network that connects public health and regulatory personnel around the country to share information on disease infections. They found that a handful of human Salmonella infections around the country matched up with the bacteria in the dog food.

When public health officials followed up with those individuals, most of them reported an association with Diamond Pets dog food. Bingo -- a link was made.

"PulseNet is critical to our food safety system," said Dr. Casey Barton Behravesh, who leads the Outbreak Response Team at the CDC. "It's a very important way for us to detect these big, multi-state outbreaks. There may be only one or two cases per state, but if you can look across the country and add them up, the need for an investigation becomes much more apparent."

No dogs ill?

In recent press releases announcing recalls of certain kibble brands, Diamond Pet Food's has claimed that no dog illnesses have been reported in association with the outbreak. While that may be true, the claim may be leaving some pet owners with a false sense of security.

According to both the CDC and the MDARD, no pet illnesses have been reported because state and federal agencies don't track pet illnesses. The fact that no dog illnesses have been reported does not mean that no dog illnesses have occurred: There is simply no system in place to confirm dog illnesses.

"Dogs may get sick and may or may not get taken to a veterinarian," said Behravesh, who is a veterinarian. "Very uncommonly are they tested for Salmonella or germs that could give them a gastrointestinal illness."

In fact, a spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Community Health anecdotally told Food Safety News that she had heard of a dog in Michigan becoming sick related to the outbreak, but could not confirm any more information. The outbreak includes one human illness in Michigan.

The remainder of the illnesses are spread across the following eight states: Alabama (1 illness), Connecticut (1), Michigan (1), Missouri (3), North Carolina (3), New Jersey (1), Ohio (2), Pennsylvania (1) and Virginia (1).

As the CDC's investigation continues, Behravesh said the outbreak highlights a crucial reminder for pet owners:

"It's important for people to be aware that dog food can be contaminated with Salmonella. After handling it, they need to wash their hands before eating or feeding infants."

FunFresh Foods recalls Organic Cacao Nibs

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:30 +0800

FunFresh Foods, in consultation with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is voluntarily recalling 6-ounce packages of FunFresh Foods World Berries 'Organic Cacao Nibs' as they may be contaminated with E. Coli O157:H7.

Approximately 500 packages of affected product were distributed from 12 April through 17 April 2012 . About 263 of these packages have already been retrieved from retail stores.

The product comes in a 6-oz pouch with the World Berries logo and a use by date of 04/14. The product was distributed to health and natural food retail stores located in the following states.

No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this product. No other lots of this product and no other FunFresh Foods products are affected by this recall.

The company has urged consumers who have purchased 6 ounce packages of 'Cacao Nibs' to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

The potential for contamination was identified through the company's own audit testing. Production and distribution of the product has been suspended while FDA and the company continue their investigation.

E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. While most healthy adults can recover completely within a week, some people can develop a form of kidney failure called Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).

Certain AYYAM ZAMAN brand EXTRA FINE TAHINA may contain Salmonella bacteria

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:27:28 +0800

OTTAWA, April 5, 2012 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume the Ayyam Zaman brand Extra Fine Tahina described below because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella.

The affected product, Ayyam Zaman brand Extra Fine Tahina, is sold in 400 g packages bearing UPC 6 217000 429807 and a code starting with "EXP 10/08".

This product is known to have been distributed in Ontario and may have been distributed in other provinces as well.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.

Food contaminated with Salmonella may not look or smell spoiled. Consumption of food contaminated with these bacteria may cause salmonellosis, a foodborne illness. In young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, salmonellosis may cause serious and sometimes deadly infections. In otherwise healthy people, salmonellosis may cause short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea. Long-term complications may include severe arthritis.